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DENVER – The Colorado Chamber today released the following statement in response to the introduction of Senate Bill 5, which seeks to remove key provisions of the Labor Peace Act and disrupt the balance that has been achieved between business and labor groups on collective bargaining.
“The Colorado Chamber has a long history of collaboration with labor groups.” said President and CEO Loren Furman. “We support protections for employees who choose not to join a union, and no one should be forced to pay dues into an organization that they do not support. Colorado’s current labor laws strike a unique balance between unions, employees and the business community. Protecting this balance is a top priority for the Chamber as we review the proposal introduced today. We look forward to providing the perspective of the business community to find common ground.”
The Colorado Chamber and other business groups expressed concerns about this proposal when it was first announced at a press conference in November 2024. In the Chamber’s 2025 survey of business leaders, which will be fully unveiled in the coming weeks, more than 80% of employers surveyed say they oppose changes to the Labor Peace Act.
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment and economic prosperity for all Coloradans. It is the only business association that works to improve the business climate for all sizes of business from a statewide, multi-industry perspective. What the Colorado Chamber accomplishes is good for all businesses, and that’s good for the state’s economy. It was created in 1965 based on the merger with the Colorado Manufacturers’ Association.